To say that a man is a gentleman means that he behaves elegantly, treats others with humility, and speaks appropriately.

Gentleman is a Chinese word, pinyin shēn shì, which refers to a man who is elegant, courteous, and well-spoken. Mainly derived from British gentlemen. In feudal society, those who were wealthy and powerful in the local area or held official positions were mostly landlords, wealthy businessmen, plutocrats, and retired bureaucrats.

Quotation and explanation

His father ran a tin foil shop; I heard that now... he is about to be promoted to the status of a gentleman. ——Lu Xun's "From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore"

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Synonyms

Celebrity, a Chinese word, pronounced as míng liú, meaning spread of fame Also refers to famous people and celebrities.

Explanation of quotations

Chapter 32 of Part 2 of Yang Mo's "Song of Youth": "However, the work at Peking University is progressing too slowly. The students are immersed in writing and are just being scholars and celebrities. sweet dream."